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988 wasn't helpful

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I tried 988 again even though I knew how it would go. She kept asking questions I had already given her the answers to. It felt like she was stalling the whole time with lines of questioning that led nowhere. We finally got to the coping skill part and she was suggesting things that everyone suggests. I don't want to take a walk and make myself physically tired on top of being mentally tired. I don't want a distraction if I'm just going to get distracted from the distraction or be miserable trying to have fun when I cannot feel happy. I don't want to take deep breaths because it frustrates me when I'm depressed and works more when I'm anxious.

I'm extremely frustrated as one is when they're stuck in situations that they don't want to be in. Unfortunately, I can't remove myself from the situation because the situation is in my brain. Taking a nap wouldn't change anything and I'm too upset to lay still. I was air-punching but it's just making me more overwhelmed and ramping me up. I feel like I can't do anything. Even if some part of me wanted to get better, I'm still stuck. I don't want to do anything. I just want to stop.

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BlueAgave

I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad. There isn't anything I can say to make you feel better, but I do hope you can find some peace. You've done it before, and this will pass. Hugs ❤️

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gajh

I am sorry that 988 did not help. Have you tried calling a warmline instead? They might be more willing to just listen. It sounds like you just want to be heard. I am glad you are posting here.

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Dolphin14

I hope you can find your way to peace

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